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Opening Times
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sustainability Centre Site and Car Park 

Burials Site Visitors 

General access to the site remains unavailable at present.

Our main reception and toilets are closed to the general public.


​Our priority is the health and safety of those attending pre-booked events, courses, our guests, staff, and the local communities.
Car parking is authorised for those visiting the Natural Burials Site.

We are not able to offer lifts to the Natural Burial site at this time or allow any other vehicles to access the site.

All appointments must booked in advance.

​Staff are not available in the evenings or at weekends.


​Announcement

South Downs Natural Burials will continue to operate a limited service, but will not be able to offer service rooms. Restrictions also apply to those attending funerals in line with Government restrictions and our Covid Secure Site Policy.
Please respect and adhere to these restrictions for the safety of our staff, yourself and those who are still working in the NHS and essential support services.

South Downs Natural Burial Site

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Our natural burial ground is managed according to an ecologically sound system. The woodland is worked as a coppice to ensure a rich bio-diversity, encouraging wildlife including owls, badgers, raptors and stoats.

The native woodland, created by the planting of memorial trees, has become a lasting tribute to those who rest here.

We would be delighted to show you this special and unique resting place. Please call to make an appointment.

"A beautiful, peaceful place which is well managed by people who care about the ethos of the place, but also those buried there. I really can't think of how it could be improved."
Genevieve

"Tranquil, and an environment enabling comfort and meditation."
Joe

"Everyone who attended has stated a desire to be buried here... Difficult to describe the whole experience as it was perfect in every way. Many thanks."
Anne
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HOW TO FIND US
​VISITING US
You are welcome to visit the The Natural Burial Site on your own at any time. 

If you would like information or to speak to a member of staff from South Downs Natural Burials Team you will need to make an appointment in advance.

PHONE  01730 823425
EMAIL    burials@sustainability-centre.org.
VEHICLE ACCESS
You are welcome to walk to and from the burial site at any time.

There is no vehicle access to the burial ground itself.
CREMATED REMAINS
We do not accept cremated remains to be scattered or buried anywhere on the site.
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​South Downs Natural Burial Site
The Sustainability Centre
Droxford Road
East Meon
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 1HR

MANAGER
Al Blake 

ASSISTANT MANAGER
Adam Little

OPENING HOURS
9.00 - 4.30pm
Monday - Friday
​By Appointment Only

EMAIL
burials@sustainability-centre.org

PHONE
01730 823425
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Donations

Charity Number ​​ 1079866

Earthworks Trust & Earthworks Foundation

​The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No.1079866).
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.
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Main Address

The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR
01730 823166

Reception

01730 823166
​info@sustainability-centre.org

South Downs Eco Lodge & Camp Site

South Downs Eco Lodge
​The Sustainability Centre 
​
Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR
01730 823549
​​accommodation@sustainability-centre.org

Cafe

01730 823755
infobeechcafe@gmail.com  

Burials

​01730 823425
​burials@sustainability-centre.org

Education

​01730 823166
​education@sustainability-centre.org

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01730 823166
​courses@sustainability-centre.org

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    • Opening Hours
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    • Art Exhibitions >
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      • Pete Levy
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      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Book Making Course
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
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        • Gate Hurdle Making Course
        • Heritage Basket Making Course
        • Pendant Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Stool Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Bird Feeders Course
        • Willow Bowls Course
        • Willow Coffin Course
        • Willow Dragonflies Course
        • Willow Festive Decorations Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Garden Sculpture
        • Willow Obelisks Course
      • Food and Gardening Courses >
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Cordial Making Course
        • Deer Butchery Course
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
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        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
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        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Mental Health First Aid Course
        • Natural Wellbeing Course
      • Natural Building Courses >
        • Eco-Refurbishment
      • Nature Connection and Folklore Courses >
        • Art, Sound and Meditation Course
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Nature Connection
        • Nature Led Meditation
        • Woodland Folklore
        • Unwind in the Woods
      • Permaculture Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management
    • Children's Workshops >
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      • Children's Holiday Workshops
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    • Our Education Ethos
    • Earth Protectors Conference
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    • Alternative Education >
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    • We Can Come to Your School
    • Colleges and Universities
    • Training for Teachers
    • Meet the Team
    • Useful Information & Booking Forms
    • Contact the Education Team
  • Burial Site
    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
    • Attending A Funeral
    • Legacies and Gifts
    • Donations
  • Our Future
    • Ready Steady Grow
    • New Learning Centre
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    • Beekeepers
    • Chalk Grassland
    • Compost Toilet
    • Forest Gardening
    • Permaculture
    • Straw Bale Solar Powered Showers
    • Solar Projects
    • The Woodland Hall
    • Tree Bog
    • Wetherdown Lodge
    • Wetland Ecosystem Treatment
    • Yurts
  • Eco Blog
    • Weave From The Hedges
    • Health
    • Meditation
    • On The Wild Side
    • Grow Now
    • Young People
    • Art & Craft
  • Shop and Bookings
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Online T Shirt Shop
    • Online Eco Shop
    • Shop At The Centre